Ford News On Missing Americans and China Ties
President Ford concluded his China trip with news that seven Americans remain missing in or near Vietnam era operations. Kissinger said all are dead, two remains recovered, and next of kin will be notified within 48 hours. Ford also promised to normalize U S Chinese relations. In Amsterdam Indonesian rebels seized the consulate and hostage-taking continued, while South Moluccan extremists seek independence. Ragsdale filed EEOC-backed discrimination complaints against 32 Texas agencies, with a possible federal suit if no remedy. Miami posted guards after bombings. no injuries reported as Cuban exile groups claimed responsibility. National League of Cities seeks revenue sharing renewal, mayors to avoid busing stance. Congress may approve a 2.3 billion NYC rescue bill ahead of default risk. Senate panel discusses funds, vote on potential filibuster looming.
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Peking
Ford
China
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Soviet Union
Austin
Paul Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Dallas
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
San Antonio
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Department
Black Legislative Caucus
Miami
Morning Markets Slip as Wholesale Price Index Mixed
New York stocks moved lower as market watchers weighed a government report showing a stable wholesale price index in November. Exxon and Occidental Petroleum posted minor gains while Schering-Plough led the active list with a decline. Dow Jones average stood around 822, with trading volume near 8 million shares in early dealings.
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New York
Libya
Imperial Oil
Amex
Oif
Dow Jones
Cane Ae Vo
Governoument Wetment
Exxon
Schering-Plough
NYSE
Marca
December 4 1975 Today in History highlights events and birthdays
On this date multiple historic events are recalled including the 16 December 4 Massacre in Paris, Washington's farewell dinner at Fraunces Tavern, Monroe's 1816 election, Boss Tweed’s escape, 1942 Italian air raids, and Cairo meeting. Birthdays include Deanna Durbin and Alfred Hershey. Also notes on a 1775 ship capture and a local flag presentation in Port Lavaca Seadrift.
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Associated Press
Paris
Louis Napoleon
George Washington
Fraunces Tavern
New York
James Monroe
Monster photograph exhibited in Loch Ness mystery slide
Concord based researcher and Franklin Pierce Law Center dean Rines unveiled a photographic slide of a rust colored object claimed as the Loch Ness monster. The image showed two front appendages a long neck and head and a 12 foot wide trunk with an 8 to 10 foot neck while other clearer photos alleged to be from underwater shots at Loch Ness in June were noted.
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Concord
United States
Great Britain
Loch Ness
Aines
Franklin Pierce Law Center
Rines
Miss Gulf Coast Contest Port Girl Enters Pageant
Gay Foester of Port Lavaca the 17 year old Calhoun High senior competes in Beeville for Miss Gulf Coast. One of 44 contestants, the winner advances to Texas Junior Miss in New Braunfels next February. Talent sport and evening attire judge finalists over two days at Beeville High School. Foester is Sandette lieutenant then co captain, AFS member, French Club VP, 1974-75 Breaker Beauty finalist, and Calhoun County Fair Queen finalist. Her jazz dance to The Entertainer from The Sting showcases her talent.
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Gay Foester
Curtis Foester
Port Lavaca
Beeville
New Braunfels
Beeville High School
Miss Foester
Calhoun High School
Sandette
American Field Service
Contract Suit Over Sign Breach Filed in Calhoun Court
Ed Carrol of Port Lavaca sues Michael Castleman of Castleman and Co in Houston in Calhoun County District Court for 1984 dollars plus attorney fees. Carrol’s Southern Sign and Advertising claims a two year contract begun Aug 14 1974 for a display sign 10 ft 6 in by 24 ft at 62 dollars monthly with non payment. He seeks 1488 dollars for 24 months rent and 495 dollars for attorney costs.
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Ed Carrol
Port Lavaca
Calhoun County
Michael S Castleman
Castleman and Co
Houston
Carrol
Southern Sign and Advertising Co
Castleman
Bill Duke
Schwartz On Board To State Health Commission
Senator Babe Schwartz of Galveston joins Lt Gov Hobby in naming three Texas lawmakers to the Texas Coordinating Commission for State Health and Welfare Services The panel includes Ray Farabee and Tati Santie stab an El Paso senator with three house members to be named and three citizen appointees The commission will review agency applications for federal health grants under the new statute
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Virginia Place
Austin
AK “Babe” Schwartz
Galveston
Calhoun County
Texas
Senate
Bill Hobby
Texas Coordinating Commission For State Health and Welfare Services
Ith
Hobby
Ray Farabee
Wichita Falls
Tati Santiesteban
el Paso
House of Representatives
Delph Briscoe
Commission
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Fla
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Washington
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House
Senate Banking Committee
James B Allen
D-Ala
Calhoun County Marine Advisory Committee
Abe Bernstein
Office of Sea Grant
Washington D.C
Bob Shepherd
National Marine Advisory Services
Howard Hartzog
Clegg Shrimp Co
Howard Lewis
Bay
Joe Surovik
County Marine Extension
Sam Clegg
Port O'Connor
Walter Fondren III
Ocidental Petroleum
Franklin Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Cairo
United Nations
Saigon
Ireland
Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka
Deanna Durbin
Alfred Hershey
Oscar Wilde
Boston
England
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QANTA
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Pipeline
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George
Security Finance Corporation
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